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The goal of increasing value in healthcare cannot be achieved simply by decreasing unit prices for services, because providers could simply increase the volume of services to make up for the lower unit prices. Thus, the movement toward value-based healthcare must include payment reform that rewards efficiency of resource utilization and care delivery.

Which of the following is not identified in the class discussion as a key element of clinical innovations to eliminate waste?

In class, we argue that value should define performance in healthcare; this value should be structured around the patient and based on outcomes. 

Which of the following best describes an accountable care organization (ACO)?

Which of the following best describes a reliable healthcare service?

What is a ‘process’ measure of staff performance in a nursing home?

Which of the following is not a part of the ‘triple aim’ in healthcare?

What does the conceptualization stage of the research process require the researcher to do?

What is the purpose of population health care?

The _____________________ is a delivery model in which care is provided by physician practices with the aim of strengthening the patient–physician relationship. The model seeks to replace episodic care based on illnesses and patient complaints with coordinated care based on a long-term healing relationship.